Kohl's Corporation · NYSE:KSS

Kohl's — Q4 2022 Earnings Presentation

21 slides from Kohl's's earnings presentation, Mar 1, 2023

  1. Slide 1: Q4 2022 Results Presentation

    Exhibit 99.2 Q4 2022 Results Presentation March 1, 2023

  2. Slide 2: Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information

    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information This presentation contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as believes, anticipates, plans, may, intends, will, should, expects, and similar expressions are in

  3. Slide 3: Agenda: 2023 Priorities, Outlook & Long-term Strategy, Q4 2022 Results

    Our 2023 Priorities 6 2023 Outlook & 11 Long-term Strategy Q4 2022 Results 15 3

  4. Slide 4: Kohl's has built a solid foundation for growth

    Kohl's has built a solid foundation for growth Customers Stores Stores Active Customers Stores in 49 states 65M+ 1,170 Loyalty Members 30M+ Stores with 600+ Sephora Of Americans live Accessible and within 15 miles of 80% Aspirational Brand a Kohl’s store Portfolio Digital Of digital sales Digital sa

  5. Slide 5: Long-standing focus on ESG stewardship

    Long-standing focus on ESG stewardship KOHES OCares for People and Planet & al 2 communities Culture Community Climate ~100,000 $845M Net Zero by 2050 Associates i 8 5.5M+ 164 DEI Framework Tripling Spend introduced in 2020 among diverse suppliers by 2025 . = 72 EV charging locations waettt @nam Dow

  6. Slide 6: Our 2023 Priorities

    Our 2023 Priorities 6

  7. Slide 7: CEO Tom Kingsbury quote on Kohl's foundation and priorities

    “Kohl’s has a solid foundation and a highly motivated team with a set of priorities to capitalize on what I see as a substantial opportunity to make a difference in the retail landscape,” commented Tom Kingsbury, Kohl’s chief executive officer. “Our efforts to drive the business are already underway

  8. Slide 8: Our 2023 Priorities

    Our 2023 Priorities Enhance the Customer Experience Accelerate and Simplify Our Value Strategies Manage Inventory and Expenses with Discipline Strengthen the Balance Sheet 8

  9. Slide 9: Focused on Four Overarching Priorities to Drive Improved Sales and Profitability

    FOCUSED ON FOUR OVERARCHING PRIORITIES TO Drive Improved Sales and Profitability Enhance the Accelerate and Manage Inventory Customer Simplify Our and Expenses Strengthen the Experience Value Strategies with Discipline Balance Sheet • Sephora growth and • Simplified pricing • Heightened focus on • $

  10. Slide 10: Driving continued growth through Sephora at Kohl's

    Driving continued growth through Sephora at Kohl’s Delivering incremental $2 billion sales and traffic sales goal by 2025 and acquiring new customers • Successfully opened ~600 Sephora shops to date, including ~400 in 2022 • Achieved notable beauty market share gains in Q4, cementing Highly Sephora

  11. Slide 11: 2023 Outlook & Long-term Strategy

    2023 Outlook & Long-term Strategy 11

  12. Slide 12: 2023 Outlook

    2023 Outlook Metric Full Year Guidance (2%) to (4%) versus 2022, Net Sales includes a 1% benefit from the 53rd week Operating Margin Approximately 4.0% EPS $2.10 to $2.70 12

  13. Slide 13: Focused on returning balance sheet to historical strength

    Focused on returning balance sheet to historical strength through balanced capital allocation strategy • Committed to rebuilding cash balance and reducing leverage to our long-term target of 2.5 times • Will continue to prioritize investments in the business, followed by our commitment to the divide

  14. Slide 14: Committed to Creating Long-Term Value

    Committed to Creating Long-Term Value Kohl’s Long-term Financial Framework SALES GROWTH OPERATING MARGIN EPS GROWTH Low-Single Mid-to-High 7% to 8% + = Digits % Single Digits % Capital Allocation Principles Strong Significant Capital Invest in Growth Balance Sheet Returns 14

  15. Slide 15: Q4 2022 Results

    Q4 2022 Results 15

  16. Slide 16: Q4 2022 Summary

    Q4 2022 Summary Key Takeaways Q4 2022 • Net sales declined (7.2%) versus Q4 2021; comparable sales declined (6.6%) • Our fourth quarter results reflect an ongoing challenging macroeconomic • Gross margin decreased (1,016 bps) compared to last year driven primarily by increased clearance markdowns to

  17. Slide 17: Q4 Key Metrics

    Q4 Key Metrics Consolidated Statement of Operations Three Months Ended (Dollars in Millions) January 28, 2023 January 29, 2022 Net Sales $ 5,775 $ 6,220 Total Revenue 6,019 6,499 Gross Margin Rate 23.0% 33.2% SG&A 1,677 1,687 Depreciation 200 207 Operating (Loss) Income (302) 450 Interest Expense 78

  18. Slide 18: Q4 2022 Gross Margin & SG&A Expense Performance

    Q4 2022 Gross Margin & SG&A Expense Performance Gross Margin SG&A Expense Deleveraged (190 bps) vs Q4 2021 Decreased (1,016 bps) versus Q4 2021 $1,687M $1,677M 33.2% 23.0% % Total 26.0% Revenue 27.9% Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Q4 2021 Q4 2022 Q4 2022 Gross Margin Takeaways Q4 2022 SG&A Takeaways • Clearance ma

  19. Slide 19: Appendix

    Appendix 19

  20. Slide 20: Reconciliations: Free Cash Flow

    Reconciliations Free Cash Flow January 28, 2023 ($ in millions) Three Months Ended Twelve Months Ended Net cash provided by operating activities $ 707 $ 282 Acquisition of property and equipment (93) (826) Finance lease and financing obligation payments (25) (106) Proceeds from financing obligations

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